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Wangfujing Street Beijing Journey Tours, Shopping Recommendation
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| Xindongan Department Store, Wangfujing Street |
Many of Beijing's most important sites are found
near Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. After a day of sight-seeing, you might be in the mood for a little shopping
or an interesting meal. Wangfujing Street is a good choice for both. Located just a short, ten-minute walk from the Forbidden
City, Wangfujing Street has shopping malls and traditional shops. There is also a large variety of restaurants and an
interesting snack street.
Wangfujing Street has a history of over 700
years. The first residences built here were that of aristocrats and princesses. An important sweet water well was also
located on this street. The name of the street came about as a combination of Wangfu (meaning aristocratic residence) and
jing (meaning well). Wangfujing Street has also been an important commercial street for hundreds of years.
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| Looking South, Across the Street From Oriental Plaza |
Pedestrian friendly, Wangfujing Street is Beijing's
premier shopping street. New malls stand side by side age-old shops. Try Sun Dong'an Plaza at the north end of the street and
Oriental Plaza on the south, if you are looking for modern shopping malls carrying the latest in world-famous brands.
Stroll Wangfujing Street, checking out the small, specialized stores that have been selling good here
for more than 100 years.
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| Oriental Plaza, Wangfujing Street |
If you are getting hungry, or just want a snack, Wangfujing
Street is a great place to eat. Street vendors selling traditional snacks are just a few feet away from Starbucks.
Several famous old restaurants can be found here, as well as restaurants offering foods from a variety of different countries.
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| Taking a Break |
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| Soaking Up the Atmosphere |
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If you are a bit adventurous in your eating, try Donganmen
Night Market. While many of the snacks can be considered quite exotic, there are plenty of things to try
for the less adventuresome. If you are looking for western fast-food, like Pizza Hut and KFC, you will find them inside the
mall.
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| Food Vendor, Donganmen Night Market |
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| Sugar Spun Hawthorne |
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| Starfish on a Skewer |
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| Exotic Snacks |
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Wangfujing Street is definitely an evening
destination. The malls are open, the restaurants are crowded with people socializing, and the street itself is filled with
lights and activity. The glitter of the night makes all of this a great place for people watching. And, then again, you might
want to join in. It's all in fun!
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| St. Joseph's Cathedral (East Church) |
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| A Wedding Photographer at Work |
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